Global Brand Manager, Running

Introduction

We’re looking for an idea-first brand marketer who believes the strongest marketing starts with a compelling consumer insight and ends with unforgettable creative. You’re equal parts strategist and storyteller—someone who knows how to identify cultural and consumer tensions, craft inspiring briefs, and shepherd breakthrough ideas from concept through execution. You have exceptional creative judgment, sweat the details, and know the difference between work that’s good and work that moves people.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive experience in consumer marketing, brand strategy, integrated marketing, or product marketing within a leading consumer brand and/or creative agency.
• Proven ability to orchestrate complex, cross-functional marketing plans—connecting consumer insight, strategy, creative development, production, and execution across owned, earned, and paid ecosystems.
• Experience developing integrated marketing strategies from consumer insight through creative execution.
• Expertise writing clear, inspiring creative briefs that unlock impactful ideas.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across creative, digital, social, retail, communications, sports marketing, and product.
• Strong understanding of production processes across multiple marketing channels and the ability to guide work from concept through launch.
• Outstanding communication, presentation design, and storytelling skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Passion for athletes, running, sport, and culture, with a deep curiosity for consumer behavior and emerging trends.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.
• Applicants must be LOCAL and able to work directly for Artech on W2.
• Experience working within large, global matrix organizations and influencing stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• A track record of making teams stronger through collaboration, leadership, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to uncover meaningful consumer tensions and translate them into compelling brand ideas.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop insight-driven brand strategies rooted in deep consumer understanding, cultural trends, and business priorities.
• Write inspiring creative briefs that unlock breakthrough ideas and set a high creative standard from the start.
• Lead integrated marketing plans from strategy through execution across digital, social, retail, communications, sports marketing, partnerships, and experiential.
• Partner closely with Creative, Product, Marketplace, Consumer Insights, Digital, Retail Marketing, Sports Marketing, Communications, and Geography teams to bring campaigns to life globally.
• Champion creative excellence throughout the process by providing thoughtful feedback and protecting the integrity of the brand vision.
• Manage multiple concurrent campaigns while driving alignment across stakeholders and ensuring flawless execution.
• Translate complex business objectives into clear consumer narratives that create demand and strengthen brand affinity.
• Help identify new opportunities where the company can authentically intersect with sport, culture, and community.
• Present work confidently to senior leadership and influence decisions through clear storytelling and strategic thinking.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.